All Obituaries

Marion A. Lent, age 94, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 12:40 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Breckenridge Health & Rehabilitation. He was born in Calvertsville, IN on February 4, 1925, the son of the late Dan Lent & Nellie (Buckner) Lent. He attended Calvertsville schools until he left to help on the farm with his family. He was a veteran of the Army. He retired from Crane as a shop foreman. He enjoyed gardening and helping his son Jeff on the farm. Marion is...

Jayveon Ray Bowling, age 3, of Freedom, went to be with the Angels in Heaven on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Jayveon was born in Mooresville, Indiana on February 5, 2016 to Jonathan D. Bowling and Samantha P. Parsons.  Jayveon was loved by everyone and his smile would warm your heart. Jayveon is survived by his parents; siblings, Jayden D. Parsons, Zechariah M. Parsons; maternal grandparents, Manda Jacks and Brian Parsons;...

Hulene E. "Hugh" Wilcox, age 80, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at  4:45 A.M. on Monday, February 18, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Whiting on December 10, 1938, the son of Hulene H.E. & Rose (Greenwell) Wilcox.  Hugh served in the Army National Guard from 1958-1964.  He retired from AT & T after 33 years service in 1989.  Following his retirement, he went to work in 1990 at Indiana University, retiring from there in 2009 after 18 years of...

Linda Lou (Ridgway) Franklin, 69, of Spencer, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital.  Linda was born in Owen County, Indiana on October 26, 1949, to Clifford R. and O. Alene (Ooley) Ridgway.  Linda worked at RCA in Bloomington until it closed, and has worked at Boston Scientific in Spencer for the past 32 years.  Linda was a member of the V.F. W. 9005 Ladies Auxiliary, Spencer Moose Lodge #2482, and the...

Robert D. "Bob" Crum, 76, of Spencer, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Waters of Greencastle. Bob was born in Indianapolis on September 27, 1942 to Andrew J. "Jack", Sr. and Martha A. (Gater) Crum. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps where he served in Vietnam. Bob was a member of the Spencer Conservation Club and loved to hunt, fish, repair and shoot guns. Bob dearly loved his family,...

Betty Jean Cullison, age 93, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at 5:03 AM on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Aperion Care of Spencer. She was born in Rensselaer, IN on July 12, 1925, the daughter of the late William Luther Bault & Clara A. (Edwards) Bault. She wore many hats when she worked at Tressler's dime store including being a cashier and doing office work. She is survived by her beloved friend of many years, Bettylou Cunningham of Spencer and nephew, Richard Cullison of...

Ruby L. (Allen) Crowe, 94, of Solsberry, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Monroe Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana.  Ruby was born in Linton, Indiana on August 15, 1924, to Ancil and Laura Mable (Burton) Allen.  Ruby retired from the Eastern-Greene County School Corporation, having been a cook and then a special needs teacher's assistant.  Ruby received her G.E.D. from Eastern-Greene, having graduated with her granddaughter in 1989.  She was a member of...

Jeremiah Flater, age 38, of Jasonville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Vincennes, IN on January 23, 1980, the son of Richard Wilkins, Sr. & Karen (Flater) Arnett and they survive. He loved motorcycles and fishing but most of all, he loved his family and God. Jeremiah is survived by his loving wife, Natalie (Kreilein) Flater of Jasonville; son, Caiden Flater of Jasonville and his brother, Richard Wilkins,...

Leona Shearn, age 98,  of Linton, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 13, 2019, at AristaCare at Woodland Park in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania.  She was born in Linton on November 18, 1920, the daughter of Henry & Aline (Villan) Belval.  She graduated from Linton High School in 1938 and lived in Linton her whole life. Leona worked at Crane Naval Depot during WWII, packing powder bags, and retired after 15 years from General Electric in 1986 in Linton.  She moved...

Mariella Kay Hatton, age 71, of Quincy, passed away on at 4:57 A.M. on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Putman County Hospital in Greencastle.  She was born in Vincennes on November 18, 1947, the daughter of Dexter & Leona (Pea) Hawkins.   Mari was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High School in Vincennes.  She retired from General Electric after more than twenty-years of service. Mari loved to fish, crochet, work hidden picture games, and reading. She is survived by her three...